The Grand Olympics

"The most colorful pageant of sports in film!"

Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.

Release Date

May 26, 1961

Status

Released

Original Title

La grande olimpiade

Runtime

2h 22min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Italian

Production Companies

Istituto Luce CinecittàCONI